art form
noun
1
: a form or medium of expression recognized as fine art
sees dance as both an art form and an entertainment
2
a
: an unconventional form or medium in which impulses regarded as artistic may be expressed
describe pinball as a great American art form—
Tom Buckley
Tom Buckley
b
: an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement
easy conversation—an art form in peril of being lost to contemporary schedules—Joanna Pruess
Joanna PruessExamples of art form in a Sentence
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Austin, the dog days are upon us, and navigating the labyrinth of summer love – and more importantly, your budget – is practically an art form.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Gerrymandering is a longstanding political art form.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
The picture book is an art form worthy of sustained attention.
—Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
In both cultures, design is not just an art form, but a living philosophy.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Gerrymandering is a longstanding political art form.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
The picture book is an art form worthy of sustained attention.
—Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
In both cultures, design is not just an art form, but a living philosophy.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Art form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20form. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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